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TX HB1018
TX HB1018Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
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Introduced
12/15/2022
12/15/2022
In Committee
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to exempt from criminal liability the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl. The change in law only applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the bill, which is September 1, 2023. This bill aims to facilitate access to drug testing equipment that can help identify the presence of dangerous synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which have contributed to a rise in overdose deaths.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 03/02/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB1018 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB01018I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB01018I.pdf |
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